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Cesar Vargas: 'Why Latinos Should Vote for Bernie Sanders and Why He Needs Us'
Why Latinos Should Vote for Bernie Sanders and Why He Needs UsI am here to tell the Latino community that we need Bernie Sanders, and vice versa. I am here to tell the Latino community we need to endorse and vote for Bernie Sanders to become the next president of the United States. There are several reasons why and I'll start with the ones I admire the most:
He's morally consistent.
He's been an advocate and part of the Civil Rights Movement since before many of us were born. In fact, he was even present when the great Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Latinos are, without a doubt, beneficiaries of this movement and we are eternally grateful to those who stood by us since then. We are a loyal people. We might forgive others for their transgressions, but we don't forget. Yes, people change. God knows I've said and done things I'm not proud of, even at my age, but it's more admirable of a person to never have to say sorry because he/she has always done the right thing and not have many regrets.
He loves people.
He loves people more than power. That is the kind of leadership we need. He serves the people. He's not beholden to corporations ...... more at link
He doesn't pander.
Though it is commendable some candidates are appointing Latinas, I fear we're getting hoodwinked with tokens and symbols. I could be wrong, for it is to be seen if Latinas appointed by other Democrats are going to actually be allowed to be active and engaged in bettering the lives of Latinos instead of being used as shields for legitimate criticisms. Many a Latino have had their wings clipped off by organizations, Hollywood and politicians. Let's hope this isn't the case anymore.
One of the egregious and most unforgivable betrayals politicians have committed against us was to publicly state that our unaccompanied minors who are fleeing poverty and violence should be sent back to a life of exploitation, gang violence, starvation, suffering, and reportedly death. That's not who and what we need -- no matter how many Latinos are appointed by them.
He's been consistently championing for issues that directly affect the Latino community.
He supports our DREAMers and undocumented workers.
He's been an advocate and part of the Civil Rights Movement since before many of us were born. In fact, he was even present when the great Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Latinos are, without a doubt, beneficiaries of this movement and we are eternally grateful to those who stood by us since then. We are a loyal people. We might forgive others for their transgressions, but we don't forget. Yes, people change. God knows I've said and done things I'm not proud of, even at my age, but it's more admirable of a person to never have to say sorry because he/she has always done the right thing and not have many regrets.
He loves people.
He loves people more than power. That is the kind of leadership we need. He serves the people. He's not beholden to corporations ...... more at link
He doesn't pander.
Though it is commendable some candidates are appointing Latinas, I fear we're getting hoodwinked with tokens and symbols. I could be wrong, for it is to be seen if Latinas appointed by other Democrats are going to actually be allowed to be active and engaged in bettering the lives of Latinos instead of being used as shields for legitimate criticisms. Many a Latino have had their wings clipped off by organizations, Hollywood and politicians. Let's hope this isn't the case anymore.
One of the egregious and most unforgivable betrayals politicians have committed against us was to publicly state that our unaccompanied minors who are fleeing poverty and violence should be sent back to a life of exploitation, gang violence, starvation, suffering, and reportedly death. That's not who and what we need -- no matter how many Latinos are appointed by them.
He's been consistently championing for issues that directly affect the Latino community.
He supports our DREAMers and undocumented workers.
To Senator Bernie Sanders:
Latinos will decide the next presidential election.
With an estimated 1.5 trillion purchasing power, we are changing and continue to change the American landscape in every facet imaginable.
800,000 Latinos turn 18 annually. All will be eligible to vote.
We recently showed the world our ability to organically unite (thanks mostly to those of us who are active and over-index in social media) and take on a blowhard who won't be named. We won that battle.
We are loyal, we are active, we remember, and we return the love we get by the tenfold.
Welcome us into your campaign -- not just with lip service -- and we will make you the next president of the United States.
To the Latino community:
The future of this nation lies with us. As a faithful servant, I say to you, get to know Bernie Sanders. Vote for him during the upcoming democratic presidential primary.
Let's show the nation that we are an active part of it.
Latinos will decide the next presidential election.
With an estimated 1.5 trillion purchasing power, we are changing and continue to change the American landscape in every facet imaginable.
800,000 Latinos turn 18 annually. All will be eligible to vote.
We recently showed the world our ability to organically unite (thanks mostly to those of us who are active and over-index in social media) and take on a blowhard who won't be named. We won that battle.
We are loyal, we are active, we remember, and we return the love we get by the tenfold.
Welcome us into your campaign -- not just with lip service -- and we will make you the next president of the United States.
To the Latino community:
The future of this nation lies with us. As a faithful servant, I say to you, get to know Bernie Sanders. Vote for him during the upcoming democratic presidential primary.
Let's show the nation that we are an active part of it.
The Author, Cesar Vargas, has asked that we share this article:
Full disclosure:
I am not employed by Senator Bernie Sanders. I am not associated with any political party. I am not backed up by any corporation or organization, and this call to action isn't sponsored by anything or anyone, but my by my own mind, heart, and soul.
P.S. Please "like", tweet, and share this call to action with your networks. Let's spread the word as far and wide as possible. Join the #LatinosForBernie and the #LatinosForBernieSanders conversation.
I am not employed by Senator Bernie Sanders. I am not associated with any political party. I am not backed up by any corporation or organization, and this call to action isn't sponsored by anything or anyone, but my by my own mind, heart, and soul.
P.S. Please "like", tweet, and share this call to action with your networks. Let's spread the word as far and wide as possible. Join the #LatinosForBernie and the #LatinosForBernieSanders conversation.
César Vargas is a producer, writer, director, strategist, and diversity activist. He founded UPLIFTT (United People for Latinos in Film TV and Theater) and is president of Burning Ones Productions. You can reach him on Twitter @CesarVargas365 and Facebook at www.facebook.com/CesarVargas365
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The Bern is spreading like fire!
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